Sunday Quote of the Week – Rudyard Kipling
on May 6, 2012
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Four things greater than all things are, – Women and Horses and Power and War. Rudyard Kipling “The Ballad of the King’s Jest”
Eugene Delacroix 1798-1863 for Thursday Art day
on May 3, 2012
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Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863) for Thursday Art day I read Delacroix believed that, in painting, colour was much more important than draftsmanship, and imagination than knowledge. Eugene Delacroix – Arabians Travelling Apparently he became tired of the the learned subjects the Academy expected … Read More
Getting older – is the jury is still out? Not guilty!
on April 28, 2012
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Getting older – is the jury is still out? Not guilty! By Carmel Rowley www.carmelrowley.com.au Middle aged Carmel and aged Simeon Sarah (33 this year) at Easter 2012 – Photograph Greg Egan Over Easter there were some lovely photographs taken of our … Read More
Shaping our Art – Thursday Art Day
on April 19, 2012
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For Thursday Art Day we look at a selection of glorious drawings by Carle Vernet. I had not seen these subjects before but I immediately fell in love with the expression and detail of each individual horse. “A writer — and, I believe, generally … Read More
Learn something new this week…
on April 18, 2012
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Learn something new this week… Ashquar Sihr and Carmel April 2012 (-the never ending quest learning about the Arabian breed) Every week I look forward to learning something new. It can be about history, nature, or the never ending quest … Read More
Contemplating Book Covers
on April 17, 2012
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Contemplating Book Covers Carmel Rowley www.carmelrowley.com.au As a long time Arabian horse breeder I know the importance of an effective magazine advertisement. The goal is to grab the readers attention and to prevent him immediately turning the page. A type … Read More
British Museum celebrates the Arabian and Thoroughbred horse.
on April 4, 2012
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British Museum celebrates the Arabian and Thoroughbred horse. As a Diamond Jubilee celebration, from May through to September the British Museum will host a very special free exhibition. When I read about this marvelous exhibition on the artist Anthony Potrello’s … Read More
A little brag!
on March 27, 2012
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A little Brag today! I received my Australia Day 2012 Promotion Equitainment Brochure with some amazing Books, Movies and Computer Games AND there I am with Sarah on the front page! How thrilling to still be making constant sales with … Read More
Empathy begins with awareness
on March 26, 2012
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Empathy begins with awareness We all know empathy begins with awareness of another person’s feelings. It would be easier to be aware of other people’s emotions if they would simply tell us how they felt. Simeon Stav (stallion) with his … Read More
Sunday Quote of the Week
on March 18, 2012
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Sunday quote of the week: To succeed, jump as quickly at OPPORTUNITIES as you do at CONCLUSIONS. “Benjamin Franklin”